Balcatta vs Hamersley, WA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Balcatta | Hamersley |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 64.4/100 | 52.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 37.1/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 19 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 78 | 34 |
| Walkability | 69.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 153 | 43 |
| Population | 10,813 | 5,209 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 8/10 |
Quick verdicts
Comparison summary
Balcatta and Hamersley offer different strengths across official suburb data. Balcatta leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Balcatta; Housing (desirability) favours Hamersley; Schools & preschools favours Balcatta. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Hamersley, Families → Balcatta, Investment → Hamersley, Best value → Hamersley.